Andy Fairweather Low - Checking Out the Checker lyrics

I’ve been sold down the river
Been up down and about
I’ve had crosstalk and bad luck
To dog me about
I’ve been trapped by the thunder
Lost in the flood
Been zig zagged and shuffled
Through some tuxedo mud

That’s why I’m checking out the checker
Can hear what I say
Checking out the checker is feeling okay
Checking out to make sure no
One’s losing their way
Checking out the checker ain’t dulla-du-dule

I’ve got one hand in heaven one foot in hell
And I’ve been there so long I
Just ain’t feeling so well
Been screwed up on high times
And used for a floor
So hear me out loud I’ll be your fool no more

I’m checking out the checker can
Hear what I say
Checking out the checker is feeling okay
Checking out to make sure no
One’s losing their way
Checking out the checker ain’t dulla-du-dule

I’m slipping and sliding all
My reason is lost
I’m hanging on harder so I don’t fall off
I need some reaction I don’t need a show
I won't need to dress up if
There’s no place to go

Yes I’m checking out the checker
Can hear what I say
Checking out the checker is feeling okay
Checking out to make sure no
One’s losing their way
Checking out the checker dulla-du-dule